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ICC U-19 World Cup Final LIVE Updates: Pope to Kalra. Short and sliding away, and Kalra pulls this past the bowler to log on for a single. Tossed up, does the next ball and Desai keeps it away. Some dip on the third ball and Desai defends. He drives the fourth ball to long off for a single. Single to end the over, and it also brings their 50-run partnership. Preview: Unstoppable so far, India would be aiming to rewrite record books with a fourth title when the Rahul Dravid-coached side squares off against an equally formidable Australia in the final of the ICC Under-19 World Cup in Mount Maunganui on Saturday. India and Australia are the two most successful teams in the history of the tournament having won the coveted trophy thrice each. But come Saturday, Dravid’s sprightly boys will be desperate to outwit their Australian counterparts and become the first team in the history of the event to lift the trophy for a record fourth time. [caption id=“attachment_4333027” align=“alignleft” width=“380”] India captain Prithvi Shaw and Australia captain Jason Sangha. Agencies[/caption] The promising Prithvi Shaw, already being seen as the next big thing in Indian cricket, will be eager to join the likes of Mohammad Kaif (2002), Virat Kohli (2008) and Unmukt Chand (2012) in leading the side to the U-19 World Cup title. Going by current form, odds are heavily in favour of India. The Indians have put in some impressive performances to win all their five matches – including an emphatic 203-run win over arch-rivals Pakistan in the semifinal and a 100-run victory over Australia in their tournament-opener. The massive win over Pakistan in the semifinal will do a world of good to India’s confidence. After putting a total of 272 on the board, they dismissed the opposition for a paltry 69. So far, it has been collective performance from Dravid’s boys as every member of the squad has contributed to the team’s success in one or the other way. India’s batting has been at its lethal best. While the openers – Shaw and Manjot Kalra – have given the team good starts throughout the tournament, Shubman Gill has been in phenomenal form at the number three position. In fact, all eyes will be on Gill, who has been the most consistent batsman of the tournament. He scored a scintillating unbeaten century against Pakistan in the semis and would be eager to script one more impactful knock. In the bowling department, Shivam Mavi and Kamlesh Nagarkoti have been phenomenal, raking up speeds in excess of 140kmph at their will. But they will have their work cut out against a strong Australian batting line-up. Abhishek Sharma is another important player in the squad to look up to and he along with fellow spinner Anukul Roy would look to exploit the Australian batsmen’s weaknesses against spin. Besides his spin, Abhishek is also a hard-hitting lower middle-order batsman, who can score some quick runs. India’s fielding has also been exemplary in the tournament so far. India U-19 teams have had a legacy of producing future Indian stars and this group of players has the potential to make it big. Australia, on the other hand, would be desperate for revenge after their big loss to the Indians in tournament opener. After that one bad day in office, the Australians have bounced back strongly and won four games in a row to make it to the final. The Jason Sangha-led side’s last two performances signal that they have upped their game when it has mattered. Australia’s 31-run win over England in the quarterfinal, while defending 127-run total, and a six-wicket win over Afghanistan, who surprised everyone with their semifinal appearance, clearly indicate that they are here to give India a tough fight in the summit clash. Teams (from): India U-19: Prithvi Shaw (C), Shubman Gill, Manjot Kalra, Himanshu Rana, Abhishek Sharma, Riyan Parag, Harvik Desai, Shivam Mavi, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Ishan Porel, Anukul Roy, Shiva Singh, Aryan Juyal, Arshdeep Singh, Pankaj Yadav. Australia U-19: Jason Sangha (C), Will Sutherland, Xavier Bartlett, Max Bryant, Jack Edwards, Zak Evans, Jarrod Freeman, Ryan Hadley, Baxter J Holt, Nathan McSweeney, Jonathan Merlo, Lloyd Pope, Param Uppal, Austin Waugh. Match starts: 0630hrs (IST). With inputs from PTI
Highlights, ICC Under-19 World Cup Final 2018, India vs Australia, Full cricket score: IND clinch fourth title
Pope to Kalra. Short and sliding away, and Kalra pulls this past the bowler to log on for a single. Tossed up, does the next ball and Desai keeps it away. Some dip on the third ball and Desai defends. He drives the fourth ball to long off for a single. Single to end the over, and it also brings their 50-run partnership.
 "Highlights, ICC Under-19 World Cup Final 2018, India vs Australia, Full cricket score: IND clinch fourth title")
So that’s that people. It was a crazy and fun few weeks bringing the World Cup to you. And what a campaign this has been for India. They have gone undefeated in this World Cup, which speaks a lot about their overall dominance. Accolades and fame will pour in for these boys, and not all may graduate to the next level, but today is the day to bask in their success. India slipped at the final hurdle in 2016, but there were no hiccups this time around.
Hope you enjoyed our coverage of the ICC U-19 World Cup at Firstpost. Lots of sports action coming your way, so stay tuned. For now, it’s goodbye.
There is the division of all the World Cup winners. India leading the way with 4 titles.
Prithvi Shaw finished as the top run-scorring Indian captain of the tournament
Karun Nair sums it up. “They came, they saw, they conquered”.
One of the strongest U-19 teams we have ever seen. Outplaying every opponent they faced . They came, they saw, they conquered 🏆👌. Special mentions to #RahulDravid Sir for inspiring this solid bunch of youngsters 🙌 #Champions #U19WorldCupFinal #FutureStars
— Karun Nair (@karun126) February 3, 2018
India’s Test opener Murali Vijay has this to say…
Congratulations Superstars!! It was definitely a result of a lot of hard work put together, no doubt. You guys were incredible from ball one of the tournament. Cherish these moments, celebrate hard, You guys deserved it 🤙🏆 IndVsAus #U19WorldCupFinal
— Murali Vijay (@mvj888) February 3, 2018
India U-19 coach Rahul Dravid: “Hopefully it’s a memory they will cherish for a long, long time, but hopefully it’s not a memory that defines them and they have more bigger and better memories that define them in their careers.”
The winning captain and coach - Prithvi Shaw and Rahul Dravid! 🏆 #U19CWC pic.twitter.com/u5NKOTwBYV
— ICC Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) February 3, 2018
Autographs and selfies from the #U19CWC champions for the fantasic fans who cheered them to victory! 🤳 pic.twitter.com/CsVo0QKjWK
— ICC Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) February 3, 2018
The photos won’t stop tonight. Lot of reasons to smile. Lot of smiles to share…
#U19CWC CHAMPIONS - INDIA! 🇮🇳🏆 pic.twitter.com/nJCifnRpCR
— ICC Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) February 3, 2018
Master blaster joins in
WITH GREAT TEAM WORK, BIG DREAMS WORK. Congratulations to our WORLD CHAMPIONS!! We are proud of you. A big congratulations to Rahul and Paras for their guidance. #ICCU19CWC #INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/w0heorY8g6
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) February 3, 2018
The Kiwi all-rounder also the ambassador of the Under-19 World Cup 2018
Congratulations India! Winners of the @ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2018! Well done to all the teams, all the sponsors, and all the fans for a great World Cup! Crickets future is in strong hands! #U19CWC #FutureStars
— MAGA (Parody) (@maaaagahat_eth) February 3, 2018
Rahul Dravid as always!
Rahul Dravid cracks me up. Speaks during interview about how embarrassed he is sometimes as coach of India U-19 because too much attention is put on him because of his stature rather than the players and support staff. Class act. World cricket needs more of him.
— Peter Della Penna (@PeterDellaPenna) February 3, 2018
Congratulations pouring from the Aussies
Congratulations India by far the most dominant team in the @ICC #U19WorldCup #FutureStars @BCCI pic.twitter.com/SiqOyqZhHw
— Tom Moody (@TomMoodyCricket) February 3, 2018
Every Indian is delighted, all credit to Rahul Dravid for committing himself to these young kids ,and a legend like him deserves to lay his hands on the WC. Only Fitting. #INDvAUS
— Virrender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) February 3, 2018
For me the scene of the day is the entire bunch jumping behind Rahul Dravid while he is on air!! That’s some amount of space and freedom of expression in the young team! Kudos to Rahul for that.
— Anirudh Chaudhry (@AnirudhChaudhry) February 3, 2018
India becomes the first time to win four ICC Under-19 World Cups!
The dressing room is ready for eruption, by the way. Here’s Sutherland, and Desai takes a single to third man. India a boundary away. Manjot dabs it to square leg to get his hundred, What an innings, young man! A hundred in World Cup final. He raised his arms as Indian team assembles at the ropes. Desai tries an ungainly swipe. They run a single. Kalra cuts for a single. 1 needed. Hugs all around in Indian camp…and there it is! Desai slices Sutherland over covers and that’s the World Cup!
After 38 overs,India Under-19 212/2 ( Manjot Kalra 99 , Harvik Desai (W) 41)
Uppal to Desai. And he is dropped! Desai hit it straight back to the bowler,who drops it. Finally takes a single on fourth ball. Manjot on strike. He is on 99. India need 5. He plays out two doubts.
After 37 overs,India Under-19 211/2 ( Manjot Kalra 99 , Harvik Desai (W) 40)
14 needed, and Will Sutherland returns. Kalra needs two to his ton, he is not on strike though. Desai cuts first ball to sweeper for a single. Manjot hits next to midwicket; no run. Coolly tucks the next ball to square leg to get to 99. What an innings this. Sutherland bangs one in; it’s called wide. Short again, and Desai pulls this over infield for a four. Single to end the over.
After 36 overs,India Under-19 203/2 ( Manjot Kalra 98 , Harvik Desai (W) 34)
Uppal to Desai, and there’s the four first ball. Brings up India’s 200. Three more singles in the over. India taking it slowly here.
After 35 overs,India Under-19 196/2 ( Manjot Kalra 97 , Harvik Desai (W) 28)
Just 29 more to get. 5 to Kalra’s ton. Here’s Pope. In the blockhole to Kalra.Some width outside off and Kalra cuts him to sweeper cover for a single. Desai reads that googly, and places it to midwicket fence. Three more singles to end the over.
After 34 overs,India Under-19 188/2 ( Manjot Kalra 95 , Harvik Desai (W) 22)
Uppal here. Round the wicket to Kalra, who opens up slightly to drive to sweeper cover for a single. Desai collects a couple on the next ball and follows it with a single. Darted in to Kalra’s legs, and a push to long-on for a single follows. Another single to deep midwicket; that was a full toss. Tossed up, is the last ball, and Kalra drives straight with lot of power. Too harsh to call it a drop, but that may have grazed Uppal’s fingers.
After 33 overs,India Under-19 181/2 ( Manjot Kalra 92 , Harvik Desai (W) 18)
Pope to Kalra. Short and sliding away, and Kalra pulls this past the bowler to log on for a single. Tossed up, does the next ball and Desai keeps it away. Some dip on the third ball and Desai defends. He drives the fourth ball to long off for a single. Single to end the over, and it also brings their 50-run partnership.
After 32 overs,India Under-19 178/2 ( Manjot Kalra 90 , Harvik Desai (W) 17)
Uppal to Desai. Tossed up on middle and leg, and they collect a single to long on. Full to Kalra again, who checks his drive. They take a single to long-on. Desai plays out the remaining over. No rush.
After 31 overs,India Under-19 176/2 ( Manjot Kalra 89 , Harvik Desai (W) 16)
Merlo back into attack. Desai drives him to sweeper cover first ball and they run an easy single. Manjot defends the next ball. He is on 85, deserves a hundred. And almost on cue, he hits a four over extra cover. India 41 away.
After 30 overs,India Under-19 170/2 ( Manjot Kalra 85 , Harvik Desai (W) 15)
Uppal continues. They milk him for five runs, India need less than 50 now. Closing in.
After 29 overs,India Under-19 165/2 ( Manjot Kalra 83 , Harvik Desai (W) 12)
Pope is back. Starts with a single to sweeper cover to Desai. Tosses up to Kalra from over the stumps, who short-arms this to long-on. Two dots to Desai, followed by a single and a massive six. What a shot that.
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